Egg prices have hit unprecedented highs, leaving bakers, restaurant owners, and ordinary shoppers scrambling for supply. Avian influenza, which has infected or killed millions of birds, triggered this crisis, but some experts and lawmakers suspect deeper industry issues are also at play. The country's largest egg producer, Cal-Maine Foods, has seen its quarterly revenue soar by more than 80% over the previous year.
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